Twitter
Dec
11
Props to party planners
December 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment
When people used to tell me that they wanted to become event planners, I would automatically think that they just liked going to parties and were trying to make a career out of it. I also thought it was taking the easy way out because I was under the impression that planning events was simple [...]
Dec
11
There has to be a better way!
December 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment
As a future PR professional, I like to consider myself a top-notch communicator. Whether through written word, public speaking or sharing my ideas with a small group, I’ve always found a way to get my point across.
While serving as an account executive at TGC, I’ve gained a lot of experience with communicating with clients to [...]
Dec
11
Creative resumes: Worth the risk or career suicide?
December 11, 2009 | 2 Comments
I have a confession to make: I added a splash of color to my resume.
I know, I know; many people say not to, but I couldn’t help myself. I just learned the basics of using InDesign this semester and wanted to practice my skills.
And while there are those out there who warn against the evils [...]
Dec
11
PR and diversity: It all starts here
December 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment
With the election of President Barack Obama as the country’s first African-American president, the United States is stepping forward in the right direction in tackling diversity.
The public relations industry strives to reflect the changing society we live in by recruiting diverse talent to build a stronger more competitive industry. The PR industry has made a [...]
Dec
11
Seeing the World Through a Different Eye
December 11, 2009 | 2 Comments
What do a dancing banana, a skateboarding dog and a unicorn that gets his kidney stolen have in common? They are all videos that have helped people gain mass amounts of exposure for little to no budget cost via video sharing Web sites such as YouTube.
These videos are utilized for anything from advertising products and [...]